Which of the Following Is (Are) Not Correct Interpretations of Pearson

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is (are) not correct interpretations of Pearson r ?

• A) ratio of the variability of Y to the variability of X
• B) measure of extent to which paired scores occupy the same or opposite positions within their own distributions
• C) difference between the variability of Y and the variability of X
• D) square root of the proportion of the total variability of Y accounted for by X
• E) a and c

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